About Wolters Kluwer
Build a better tomorrow, today!
For 180 years, Wolters Kluwer has been innovating the way professionals and businesses work. Employees are at the cornerstone of bringing our vision to life.
We are a technology-led global software and services company. Our success has been built upon smart thinking and listening to each other. Our pursuit of excellence coupled with the pride we take in our work, enables our customers to solve their most critical problems.
What This Role Is Really About
This is not just another sales job.
As a Manager – New Business & Account Growth, you’ll be responsible for driving revenue across the German-speaking (DACH) region, focusing on both acquiring new enterprise clients and expanding relationships with existing ones—primarily within corporate legal departments, compliance teams, and legal operations. You’ll also help shape our high-performance sales culture by mentoring others and leading by example.
We’re building something exceptional, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a high-performance, high-accountability environment. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about being the best at what they do—where excellence, ownership, and continuous growth are the standard.
Key Responsibilities
1. People management responsibility for the sales team
2. Provide leadership and mentorship to sales team members
3. Own the full sales cycle: from prospecting to closing new business and growing existing accounts
4. Develop and execute strategic sales plans to exceed revenue targets
5. Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in legal, compliance, and operations teams
6. Deliver tailored product demonstrations and presentations
7. Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer success teams to ensure a seamless client experience
8. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and webinars across the DACH region
What You Bring
9. 5+ years of experience in B2B SaaS sales, with a strong focus on enterprise clients
10. Proven success in both new business development and account growth, ideally in legal tech, compliance, or enterprise software
11. Native German speaker, with excellent English communication skills
12. Demonstrated people leadership skills, with experience mentoring or managing sales professionals
13. Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
14. Proficiency with CRM and sales enablement tools
15. Preferably you have experience working with or selling to legal operations, compliance, or risk management teams
Who You Are
16. Strives for excellence – You take pride in your work and aim to outperform expectations.
17. Takes ownership – You’re proactive, accountable, and results-driven.
18. Thrives under pressure – You stay focused and effective in fast-paced, high-stakes situations.
19. Coachable and growth-oriented – You’re always learning and open to feedback.
20. Positive and collaborative – You bring energy to the team and help others succeed.
21. Structured and methodical – You work with discipline, clarity, and consistency.
22. A confident communicator – You engage stakeholders with clarity and build lasting trust.
Our Benefits
23. 2–3 days/week remote work (home office)and flexible working hours
24. 30 days of vacation
25. Company events
26. Volunteer Day: one paid day off per year for your voluntary engagement
27. Company pension plan
28. A wide range of health and wellness offerings
29. E-learning via LinkedInand other training and development opportunities
30. A modern office in Hürth near Cologne– with a rooftop terrace, ergonomic workstations, EV charging stations, and fresh fruit, water, tea, and coffee (virtual tour: )
Become part of Wolters Kluwer!
You can realize your ideas, learn, develop and grow. We have a lot to offer and stand for an open corporate culture. Join us and shape the future together with us.
Apply now by simply clicking on the button above. We welcome all people - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation and identity.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your contact person
Anna Faucett
Senior Recruiter
Telefon: +49 2233 3760-7985